An introduction to HTML and CSS for designers
As a graphic designer, you’re probably aware of the ever-evolving relationship between design and technology. This is especially true for those focusing on web design. In this industry, we need to have a basic understanding of how our carefully crafted mockups become live web pages. When we understand the basics of this process (and it’s limitations), …
13 Vine videos to ignite your creativity
Meant to essentially be a Twitter for videos, Vine is a fairly new app that allows users to create and upload 6-second clips. Just another way to get a short glimpse into someone’s life or artwork. Tons of creatives have been getting on the Vine boat, creating a vibrant social network of short-feature directors. The …
9 humorous (mis)adventures in branding
Branding is all about creating recognition for a company’s product in the marketplace. It can show what they have to offer, grant them a position in the public eye, and create company swag. Sometimes, however, a company’s branding can leave us thinking, “Who thought of that?!” Here are 9 of the more (ahem) interesting branding …
This is how you rock a magazine cover design
The magazine cover is a designer’s dream. There are enough constraints to give you structure — a set space of 8 by 11 inches or so; a few unifying traits that carry across issues — but beyond that it’s up to you to arrange text and touch up photos, working with some of the best …
Winner and runners-up of our “Business Card Fit for the King” contest
With the launch of our Dutch language site, and the inauguration of King Willem-Alexander (the Netherlands’ first King in over a century!), we thought it’d be a great opportunity to have our community design a business card fit for the King. We received almost 1,000 designs and were ecstatic to see so many great business cards bring …
A 99er’s winning design process (infographic included)
Have you ever wondered what a winning designer and client were saying to each other during a contest? Look no further! We’ve made an infographic of designer DSKY‘s winning design process in the After Eleven logo contest. While DSKY is a very skilled designer, he is also great at communicating with the client. He explains his …
99designs Indonesia: Join the national Meetup on June 7
99designs is hosting a national Meetup in Indonesia on Friday, June 7, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta. Registration is $20.00 USD (approximately Rp. 200.000), which includes meals and refreshments, as well as a full day of workshops, creative projects and a keynote speaker (TBA). Below are the workshop topics presented at the Meetup: Ricky Asamanis: Developing …
Monthly design news: Instagram’s revamp, Adobe CC
It’s that time again — to buff up on news of the design world at large. Big things are happening! Instagram spiffs up their logo via Brand New Instagram recently debuted their new and original script created by Denver-based designer Mackey Saturday. See the company’s original design and while you’re at it, check out 99designs’ own Instagram account. CMYK …
Top 9 at 99 results: April 2013
The winner of April’s Top 9 at 99 proved the impossible — designer Gideon6k3 fit a HUGE elephant into a small square box! This is not magic, it’s just good design. We love everything, from the layout to the texture to the 3D shading of the ear. And we double appreciate the details in that …
Create 99designs’ next iconic Community T-shirt!
It’s been a fantastic year so far at 99designs — we had our 5 year anniversary, hosted our 200,000th design contest and have now paid out more than $50 million to designers all over the world! To celebrate, we’re running a contest for another 99designs Community T-shirt to join the ranks of the iconic fist …
